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  1. Edison International produces electricity throughout Southern California and shared insights on its stock.
  2. Utilities are facing liability risks from wildfires.
  3. Utilities (SCE and PG&E) face wildfire liability legislation, prompting Ben Allen to consider oversight hearings and proposals to shift costs to insurance.
  4. Utility liability is under review and legislative action is limiting liability for fires involving Southern California Edison.

Consumer Watchdog Opposes Proposed Liability Caps for Utility-Caused Fires

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A presentation shared with state senators suggests limiting shareholder liability for fires caused by utility negligence. Under this proposal, liability would be capped between $1.5 billion and $5.1 billion, with remaining costs falling on ratepayers. Jamie Court, president of Consumer Watchdog, criticized the proposal as a giveaway to shareholders at the expense of ratepayers and wildfire victims.

From prnewswire.com

Why it matters

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The proposal seeks to place a hard cap on shareholder financial risk for utility-caused fires, a move that could significantly shift massive liability costs onto ratepayers. This debate is occurring as Pedro Pizarro, CEO of Southern California Edison, pushes for legislative action before Thanksgiving.

Utility liability is currently under review, with legislative action being considered to limit liability for fires involving Southern California Edison.

From prnewswire.com

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  • Pacific Gas and Electric CompanySpeculative

    Pacific Gas and Electric Company might face limits on financial exposure to ratepayers under the proposed liability cap.

  • Consumer WatchdogSpeculative

    Consumer Watchdog might see its core mission undermined if the regulatory change shifts costs onto ratepayers.

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Utility liability is under review and legislative action is limiting liability for fires involving Southern California Edison. All 2 developments

Within Edison International produces electricity throughout Southern California and shared insights on its stock.

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